If the script has been in the cabinet for over a year is it still effectuve?
Acyclovir - How old can a,prescription be and still be effective?
Question posted by Asmitty1022 on 28 Dec 2015
Last updated on 30 December 2015 by chuck1957
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chuck1957
31 Dec 2015
If your talking about a cabinet in the bathroom the chances are it would not be any good and you should call your doctor and get a fresh order. Please don't keep any medication in the bathroom Now if it is in a different room look at the fill date and then the expire date if it is one year then it is not the true expiration date on the bottle it is a computer overide. And the chance are it is good for at least another 6 months. Good so if in dought call your doctors office and get a fresh order.
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